Bone glue

Bone Glue Pearls – Premium Quality for Violin Making

Our bone glue in pearl form with a gel strength of 180 Bloom is a proven hot hide glue for violin and musical instrument making. It offers excellent adhesive strength, is reversible, and made from purely natural raw materials – ideal for new builds and restoration of high-quality string instruments.

Product Features:

• Gel Strength: 180 Bloom – medium-strength glue for precise and durable wood joints
• Purely animal origin – made from high-quality bone material
• Pearl form – easy to dose and long-lasting
• Excellent adhesive strength and elasticity
• Reversible: Can be softened again by warming with steam up to max. 60 °C – ideal for repairs and restorations
• Free from chemical additives – 100% natural product

Application:

Soak the glue initially in cold water until the pearls have fully swollen. Then slowly heat in a water bath to a maximum of 60 °C, stirring occasionally until liquefied.
Allow to cool slightly before use and apply warm – an ideal working temperature is about 45–50 °C to achieve optimal bonding results.

Areas of Use:

• Violin, viola, and cello making
• Restoration of historic string instruments
• Fine wood joints in musical instrument and furniture making

Packaging:

Available in various packaging sizes: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg